The legendary Diefenbunker Cold War Bunker
A significant edition of modern civilisation's history is the Cold War & the shift in Technology that it brought about. The Arms Race also brought about various strategic & secret actions, one of which is the Diefenbunker Shelter.
The Diefenbunker shelter was built to accommodate key Canadian Government & Military officials in the event of a Nuclear attack on the capital city. It is located about 30 kms away from the downtown Parliament Hill region -
Complete details - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emergency_Government_Headquarters
The drive leading upto the bunker (even today) is a narrow stretch bereft of any busy behaviour & is indicative of why this site was chosen for it.
The entry to the bunker is a hallowed tunnel (which in winter time produces an eerie sound as you walk through it!) which is perpendicular to the entry, making it safe from a blast shockwave -
The bunker itself is a very nice tour to go over and understand the challenges folks in that era had to undergo in terms of preparation for an imminent nuclear attack. This can cause a bit of claustrophobic tendencies, but is a recommended visit to understand history.
Here are some pics to whet your appetite -
The control room housing an IBM telecommunications server -
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